The South West Manufacturing Advisory Service SWMAS

The South West Manufacturing Advisory Service (South West MAS)

provides practical advice and hands-on support for manufacturers by manufacturers.

Free or subsidised hands-on support from fully qualified manufacturing professionals
Access to an expert helpline and web service
Information on regional events
Tailored training materials and guidance on best practice
Up-to-the-minute newsletter

This area provides details of networks and membership organisations in the South West region that provide opportunities for networking, exchange of information and good practice, workshops, training, events and awareness raising. Many of these organisations also lobby local and national government on behalf of manufacturing businesses. If you know of any organisation not mentioned here that you feel would be of interest please email us at info@swmas.co.uk

Centres of Expertise in Manufacturing (CEMs) are organisations that provide specialist and generalist support to manufacturing businesses. A national network of CEMs has been drawn together by the DTI in support of RCME's. CEMs include Technology Institutes and Manufacturing Centres, Centres of Expertise in Skills and Training, industry sector bodies (such as Trade Associations and Industry Fora), Centres of Knowledge and Research (such as university departments with particular manufacturing expertise). To access the national network of CEMs or to find out what CEMs are based in the South West go to: www.dti.gov.uk/manufacturing/

Information on CEMs can be found at:www.dti.gov.uk

WEAF

Howard Chesterton
Unit E St David's Court
Windmill Road

Clevedon
North Somerset
BS8 3BY

01275 872353
01275 872355
info@weaf.co.uk
www.weaf.co.uk

A committed and focused aerospace trade association, working with key partners in one of the most important and economically influential industrial sectors in the South West of England. WEAF champion the interests of all aerospace companies in the region - particularly the 500-plus small and medium-size enterprises (SME's) that help make the South West a region of global excellence in aerospace

Cornwall Manufacturers Forum

Ken Martin
SBD Associates
South Pill Cottage

Saltash
Cornwall
PL12 6HSPL

t.01752 847623
f.01752 848707
ken@sbdassociates.co.uk

The forum aims to provide a convenient means of exchange of information, experience and opinion between members on matters affecting the interests of their companies, their employees and manufacturing industry in Cornwall. Another objective is to encourage and assist the development of manufacturing in Cornwall and to provide a channel of communication between members of the Forum and local and regional organistaions.

Cornwall Enterprise

John Larke
Pydar House
Pydar Street

Truro
Cornwall
TR1 1EA

t.01872 322874
f.01872 225443
john.larke@cornwallenterprise.co.uk
www.cornwallenterprise.co.uk

Cornwall Enterprise is the Economic Development Service for Cornwall County Council, working to secure prosperity for all parts of the county. They work in partnership with the key economic development agencies including the South West Regional Development Agency, Government Office South West and the Objective One Partnership.
It is a company limited by guarantee with a Board of Directors representing Cornwall County Council, the District Councils and the private sector. Crucially it is able to act independently and creatively to improve the economy of Cornwall. It also retains clear accountability allowing the company to handle public sector regeneration moves.

EEF Western Association

Barry Warburton
Engineers House
The Promenade
Clifton Down
Bristol

BS8 3NB

t.0117 986 4800
f.0117 974 4288
mktg@eefwa.demon.co.uk
www.eef.org.uk/western

The representational voice of Engineering and Manufacturing in the UK. This nationwide federation comprises 13 regional Associations and the ECIA, the Engineering Construction Industry Association.

CBI South West

Simon Face
University Gate
Park Row

Bristol

BS1 5UB

t.0117 927 9303
f.0117 927 6966
simon.face@cbi.org.uk
www.cbi.org.uk

The South West CBI is the catalyst for action in the South West of England - a region with a rare mix of high quality of life and a rapidly growing economy. It is the largest of the English regions so the CBI\'s South West team makes sure that it spends most of its time with members in all parts of the region. The CBI South West Office in Bristol is the base from which they provide member support, design and co-ordinate events and plan lobbying activities.The team has regular contact with ministers and MPs, senior civil servants, MEPs, economic development organisations and local authority members and officers. CBI members are welcome to contact the office at any time to put their views forward, obtain information and assistance on a range of issues affecting business as well as details of upcoming meetings and other events.

IOD South West

Castle Mead
Lower Castle Street

Bristol

BS1 3AG

t.0117 917 5801
f.0117 917 5809
iod.southwest@iod.com
www.iod.com

The Institute of Directors provides a network that reaches into every corner of the business community. Membership spans the whole spectrum of business leadership, from the largest public companies to the smallest private firms and is individual - each member joins the IoD in his or her capacity as a director. Members receive a variety of benefits including information, advice, training, conferences and publications to help them maximise their potential. They also have an influential organisation on their side - representing their concerns to government - and at their side - providing professional business support, wherever it is needed.

Federation of Small Businesses

Enquiries
Sir Frank Whittle Way
Blackpool Business Park

Blackpool
Lancs
FY4 2FE

t.01253 336000
f.01253 348046
ho@fsb.org.uk
www.fsb.org.uk

The FSB is a non-party political campaigning pressure group that exists to promote and protect the interests of all who own and/or manage their own businesses. It is the largest organisation representing small and medium sized businesses in the United Kingdom.

Cornwall Engineering Group

Lynn Morris
Cornwall Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Trevenson Road
Pool
Redruth
Cornwall
TR15 3RD

t. 01209 611647
f. 01209 611657
lyn@ccci.org.uk
www.cornwallengineering.net

The groups aim is to improve the competitiveness and prosperity of Cornish Engineering Companies by working together. With support from Trade Partners UK, the exporting arm of the DTI, they aim to strengthen the exporting abilities of existing exporters and create new exporters by overcoming perceived barriers.

Members working with each other, thus creating a stronger identity, can raise the profile and awareness of the Cornish Engineering industry locally, nationally and internationally.

The group also hold quarterly meetings to enable Group members to build on their existing skills by listening to guest speakers, and getting to know their fellow Members.

Plymouth Manufacturers' Group

Mike Boxall

Devon

msb@woodchurch423.fsnet.co.uk
www.

Plymouth Manufacturers’ Group is an informal group of the larger engineering and manufacturing companies in the Plymouth Travel to Work Area. The objectives of the Group are to provide a convenient means of interchange of information, experience and opinion between members and matters affecting the interests of their companies and their employees; to encourage and assist in the orderly development of industry in the Plymouth area and to provide a channel of communication between members of the Group, local authorities and other appropriate organisations.

Command Wessex

Peter Bennet
c/o Groveley Engineering
Anchor Works
Groveley Road
Christchurch
Dorset
BH23 3HB

+44 (0) 1202 483497
+44 (0) 1202 486658
p.bennet@groveley.co.uk
www.commandwessex.org

Supporting SME's in Manufacturing, Service and Distribution.

Command Wessex was established in Dorset in 1989 and is a Non-Profit making organisation supporting Manufacturing, Service and Distribution companies in the South West of England.

You are most welcome to come along to your first workshop free of charge to see whether you want to take an active part in this growing band of organisations that are turning the region into an area of World Class manufacturing excellence. If you do wish to take up this offer please contact our Hon. Secretary Peter Bennet via the Contact Us facility.

Business Environment Club West

Inara Spodris
The CREATE Centre
Smeaton Road

Bristol

BS1 6XN

0117 903 8474

i-spodris@futurewest.org.uk

Business Environment Club West works with business across the West of
England to become more profitable and competitive through environmental
initiatives. The Club is managed by the Future West and Envolve partnership.

Business Environment Club West offers your organisation a chance to network,
share best practice and keep up to date with relevant environmental
legislation and developments, as well as receiving generous discounts on a
range of quality business services including training.

North Devon Manufacturing Association

Jimmy Jewell, Chairman

www.ndma.org.uk/contact.asp

Principle Aims
To represent the interests of manufacturing and our supporting service industries. More specifically we will, through meetings, lectures, representation, networking, visits and social events promote the development of the businesses in order that we will achieve our full potential. New members are always welcome.

South West Manufacturing Action Network

Barry Warburton

BWarburton@eef-west.org.uk

The Network will raise the profile of manufacturing through the stability and prosperity of the sector. For further information contact Barry Warburton, EEF.

To contact us please call us on 0845 608 3838 or email us at info@swmas.co.uk

http://www.swmas.co.uk/index.php

South West Manufacturing Advisory Service
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Shurdington,
Cheltenham,
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